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H.R. 4709 (107th)

Hormone Disruption Research Act of 2002

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Introduced

9 May 2002

Last action

17 May 2002 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]

Subjects

Healthcare, Environment

Source updated

19 August 2025

Healthcare · Environment

Summary

Hormone Disruption Research Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to establish a comprehensive research program on the impact and occurrence of hormone disrupting chemicals as they affect human, ecological, and wildlife health. Requires the program to: (1) compile scientifically valid information, with an emphasis on the effect of low doses during critical life stages and the extent of human and wildlife exposure; (2) research the mechanisms by which such chemicals interact with biological systems as well as their screening and tracking; and (3) include the participation of the U.S. Geological Survey. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Hormone Disruption Research Interagency Commission. Establishes a Hormone Disruption Research Panel within the Institute.

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Timeline

  1. 9 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 May 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E776-777)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 May 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Resources, and Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 May 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Resources, and Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 9 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 15 May 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 May 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Source: Committee

  8. 17 May 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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